Size Comparison of the DFA* 50/1.4 against the DFA 24-70/2.8

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First Sample Photo of the DFA*50/1.4 (Unofficial)

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The new Star, whilst is large, should not look too bulky on the K-1:

Production of Pentax (Star) Lenses has been Moved back to Japan?

Image Source: EXIF shows that picture was taken in late September 2017.

Image Source: This is a new DA*200 F2.8 lens.

K-1 Firmware Version 1.43

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k1.html

Bug fixes again.

1st Hands-on of the D-FA* 50/1.4

https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/blog/used/2017/10/hd-pentax-d-fa50mmf14-sdm-aw.html
(in Japanese)

72mm filter thread; Nice bokeh, high resolution, mimimal CA, fast focusing.. as commented.

Official Ricoh Announcement of the Two New Star Lenses

http://photoplus.vporoom.com/2017-10-26-Ricoh-Announces-Next-Generation-High-Performance-PENTAX-Star-Series-Lens-Line

New DA* lens, and DFA*50/1.4 to be Launched Very Soon

According to Nokishita Camera (Japanese):

http://www.nokishita-camera.com/2017/10/hd-pentax-d-fa-50mm-f14-sdm-awhd-pentax.html

BREAKING NEWS: Ricoh To Cease Pentax Production In 2018!

https://www.pixelrond.com/pentax-vers-une-production-sur-commande/
(in French)

K-1 Firmware V1.42

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k1.html
For debug only.

Top 26 Best Pentax Lenses 2017 (Selected by ePHOTOzine)

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-26-best-pentax-lenses-2017--25685

Over years, I have bought 13 of those, all brand new. However, I haven't bought the recent and newer "Pentax" lenses for quite a while. It is because they are not attractive enough and are not value for money in my eyes or being too bulky and heavy. Is it only me?